training courses for wedding planners

How do you deal with a bridezilla? How do you combat freakish heights of irrationality, diva demands, emotional vampirism and passive-aggressive power plays? Dealing with Bridezillas is part of a wedding planner’s job. Yes! You are expected to alleviate some of the pressures of planning. Part of the appeal in hiring a wedding planner is

The ACPWC’s plan called DIVO –  Direction, Influence, Value and Organization – is a series of articles designed to help you successfully get started in your own wedding planning business and is paramount to your success.  Our final article covers the topic of Organization. ORGANIZATION Organization is essential to your success and is one of the top qualifications that make

This is the third article in the ACPWC’s plan called DIVO … Direction, Influence, Value and Organization… a series of articles designed to help you successfully get started in your own wedding planning business.  This week we’ll talk about Value.  VALUE  It is important to recognize how valuable a professional Wedding Planner is to the entire planning process

We’d like you to meet one of our Members, Jutta Lammerts, Professional Wedding Consultant and Owner of A Day Like No Other. What got you into the business, Jutta?  When our son and his wonderful fiancee announced their wedding plans, we were “over the moon,” and even more so when the two promoted me to

Fifty years ago it became popular for women to leave their Susie Homemaker lives and join the work force.  Today we see a different movement happening.  Women are leaving the workforce and becoming entrepenuers.  Why such a change? In an article written by Rohit Arora from biz2credit, he lists several reasons why women-owned businesses are

Our own Tracey Irish, from can’t say i do without you is once again featured in Wedding Chicks for her incredible talents as a professional Wedding Planner and Coordinator.  It’s always a treat to see her work.  Take a look:                              

The new year is under way.  Did last year slip away before you could take the opportunity to pursue your dream? Have you been wondering how great it would be to own your own wedding consultant business?  Have you thought about taking a course, or have looked into it, but have not made a commitment

Blurred lines means that boundaries are not clearly defined or understood.  We are not completely sure of what is expected, therefore leaving room for interpretation.  Since we all interpret things differently, therein lies the problem… Doing business with integrity matters.   Lines become blurred when we forget the real objective and focus on money.  Money should

At this time of year it is important to remember others and to give back. The ACPWC would like to follow this tradition and give something back to you. Not only will we give you a great opportunity to become trained and a great support system after you are trained, we will also give you

Another year has passed, and the holidays are upon us once again.  The ACPWC Team takes pride in being a part of helping many learn and grow in the wedding industry as professional Wedding Planners.  There is a feeling of deep satisfaction when another student recognizes the value of our organization.  Below is a recent testimonial